MEALS Act

Rep. Ilhan Omar denied facing an Ethics Committee investigation amid a reported $29 million drop in her net worth between financial disclosures. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Vice President JD Vance have called for probes into Omar's finances and her connection to the 'Feeding Our Future' fraud scheme, which the Justice Department described as the largest pandemic-era fraud in the U.S.

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces scrutiny over a reported $29 million drop in her net worth and potential ties to the 'Feeding Our Future' fraud scheme. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Vice President JD Vance have called for investigations into her finances and the scheme, which cost taxpayers $250 million. Omar denies being under investigation and claims she was unaware of the fraud.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's camp has responded to a fraud probe, blaming Republicans and the Trump administration for the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. The response came from a former staffer, Kendal Killian, who argued that Omar did not unilaterally pass the MEALS Act. The fraud scheme totaled roughly $250 million.

Minnesota lawmakers failed to get Rep. Ilhan Omar to testify about alleged fraud in a massive scandal, prompting a failed subpoena vote, but the committee's chair says more options exist. The subpoena required a two-thirds committee vote in favor to pass, but only got five out of the six votes needed. The committee will continue to investigate whistleblower reports and webs of fraud.

Minnesota lawmakers failed to subpoena Rep. Ilhan Omar to testify about alleged fraud in a federal school nutrition program. The committee's chair, State Rep. Kristin Robbins, says more options exist and will continue to investigate whistleblower reports. The federal government has legal options to pursue the matter.

Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins is demanding answers from Rep. Ilhan Omar after she skipped a state hearing investigating her potential ties to the Feeding Our Future pandemic-era fraud scandal. Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention committee, has requested documentation on Omar's role in the MEALS Act and communications with implicated individuals and organizations, including Safari Restaurant.

Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins is demanding answers from Rep. Ilhan Omar after she skipped a state hearing investigating her ties to a pandemic-era fraud scandal linked to the MEALS Act, which Omar sponsored. Robbins requested extensive documentation, including communications with the Minnesota Department of Education and individuals charged in the 'Feeding Our Future' case, but Omar has not responded to multiple outreach attempts.